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Should i finish my antibiotic though now my infection was proven to be viral instead of bacterial?
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Probably OK....: ... but this might depend on how certain you and your doctor are that the new diagnosis of a viral infection is correct. No virus responds to any antibiotic, so probably safe to stop taking it. But best to check with the doctor or clinic where it was prescribed.
Answered 9/7/2019
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